Overview
- In the Jan. 4 Severance parody "Seperance," Barry Duffman tells the family the Duff Beer mascot has been retired "forever."
- By the episode’s end, Barry appears in civilian clothes after deprogramming from EOD, reinforcing that the costume persona is over.
- Duffman has appeared since 1997 and is typically voiced by Hank Azaria, with multiple in‑universe performers having worn the mantle.
- The move follows other recent changes, including executive producer Tim Long confirming the on‑screen death of organist Alice Glick in November.
- Fans are speculating about a possible broader farewell or tie‑in with a second Simpsons movie slated for July 2027, though the series is already renewed through Season 40.